Mainframe FinOps, IBM Z pricing, and what the platform is actually doing — written for the teams who run it.
Cost Reduction
Most mainframe cost programs start by trying to use fewer MIPS. That is the wrong target, because IBM has never (...)
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Data Integration
SMF records are the activity log of an IBM mainframe. The z/OS operating system writes them through System Management Facilities (...)
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FinOps
A legacy mainframe is not a risk because it is old. Its hardware and its operating system are replaced on (...)
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Cost Reduction, Observability
IBM has been promoting the Tailored Fit Pricing (TFP) model, citing benefits such as fixed costs, no peak-hour management, and (...)
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Cost Reduction, FinOps
For the last seven years, IBM has been pushing mainframe customers toward Tailored Fit Pricing (TFP). If your account team (...)
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Observability
The complexity of integrating traditional mainframes with distributed computing environments continues to challenge IT professionals. To help orient you in (...)
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Cost Reduction, FinOps
The AWLC vs TFP decision is now at the top of mind for most mainframe leaders. Both are IBM mainframe (...)
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AI
AI mainframe cost is now the fastest-growing line item in most IBM Z budgets. AI workloads on z/OS have moved (...)
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Cost Reduction
Businesses are constantly seeking ways to modernize their infrastructure to stay competitive and agile. One such crucial aspect is the (...)
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Observability
In the realm of information technology, the concept of observability has become a pivotal aspect of managing complex systems and (...)
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